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What is a Michelin Chef?

OurDeer is known for its recipes from Michelin chefs. But, many people ask, "What is a Michelin chef?" Utmost Honor from an Unlikely Source When you think of the most recognized rating system for restaurants or chefs, you may…

Savoury Potato Kugel Recipe

Hello, seasonal-food lovers! Last week, I had a pot-luck dinner to go to, and had no time to make a grocery trip for anything specific. Instead I chose my dish based on the tried-and-true technique known as "What Do I Have In The…

New Year’s Party Dishes Recipe

No one loves a good party more than me and I love some great party dishes. The thing to remember with parties is the fact that food has to be: Fairly Clean (fingerfoods are a good thing!) Easy to serve (no heavy sauces) Easy…

Cooking Tips for Chicken Breasts

As the holidays descend upon us, we are faced with a surplus of Christmas goose, ham and turkey, depending on your individual family tradition. While delightful for the day, the leftovers can be tiresome. Chicken breasts are a great way…

We Are What We Cook

Am I a grinch for not even waiting until Christmas Day is history to mention the "C" word – calories? It’s not too early to throw out a reminder that what goes up – namely, your weight – should come down once the holidays are over. If…

Cookies for the Winter Queen

I had been wanting to post this recipe on Winter Solstice proper (I’m a big ol’ Pagan) since it’s one of my annual solstice desserts and quite the favorite of my party guests. Unfortunately, what with actually getting ready for the party…

Setting the Christmas Table

Nothing says "festive" quite like a well dressed dining room table. This Christmas, try spicing the meal up with a new way of trimming the table. Here are a few easy, inexpensive ideas. The General Look For an elegant table,…

Dum Aloo Recipe

Dum Aloo is a North Indian more specifically a Kashmiri cuisine and is made by cooking potatoes in curd at low flame. The potatoes, usually smaller ones, are first deep fried, and then cooked slowly at low flame in curd based gravy with…